Punta Roca Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
SSW, SW
Wind
Light North
Surf Height
Head high-double overhead+
Tide
All tides
Punta Roca Surf Guide
Like Noosa when small, like J-Bay when pumping, Punta Roca is a geographically flawless, cobblestone right point that sculpts steep walls and multiple barrel sections for nearly a half-mile. The wave itself offers such a tremendous variety of sections that it works for a wide range of skill levels. At the top of the point -- near the famously dangerous graveyard -- is where you'll see the lineup's alpha surfers getting round, driving tubes. Down the line a bit you'll see those same surfers cracking groomed, inviting lips. On down the point, there are more barrel sections and inviting turn sections, though it gets less perfect towards the tail end, which is called La Paz. But just one good wave at this famed and fabled right pointbreak, and you'll be smiling for a long time to come.
LINEUP TIPS:
Etiquette | Surf Safety Basics
Ability Level
Intermediate - Advanced
Intermediate to advanced.
Local Vibe
Intimidating
Expect to be hassled.
Crowd Factor
Heavy
Oh yeah, very crowded.
Spot Rating
Perfect
Arguably one of the best waves in the world when it is on.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Your shoulders will feel it if you get a few long ones.
Water Quality
Fair
Depends on rains.
Hazards
Watch out for "Mama Roca," a huge rock that lies just below the surface a bit down from the main takeoff zone. Low tide is shallow everywhere.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Longboard, Fish
Access
Best to park down in La Paz, near the hotels and restaurants -- the cemetery is a notorious for theft. Just paddle or walk up the point. You'll see the rock to scamper to and jump off.
Bottom
Rocks/boulders
Best Season
Southern Hemisphere fall into winter for the most consistent surf.
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